Jackson Public Schools
Youth Court School Overview
Overview
The Youth Court School is committed to providing a quality interim educational program that will allow each juvenile the opportunity to achieve a higher learning potential while being detained at the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center.
The Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Center Youth Court judges, court administrator, detention director, counselors, teachers, and staff believe that all students can learn.
The objectives of the school are to:
Allow youth enrolled in the Jackson Public School District an opportunity to keep current with their studies and facilitate their return to their home school.
Give scholars an opportunity to succeed in their academics, which in turn can assist in improving self-esteem and promoting advancement to post-secondary education.
Provide opportunities for scholars not enrolled in school to explore education re-enrollment, pre-GED/GED courses, tutorials, life skills, and vocational opportunities.
Comply with state and federal regulations that require all youths to attend school.
Ensure the youth's right to be educated.
Academics
- English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies are taught to Youth Court students.
- Pre-GED and GED classes are offered to students enrolled in the Education Options program.
Programs
Youth Court's Education Options program provides opportunities for students not enrolled in school to explore school re-enrollment, pre-GED/GED courses and tutorials, life skills, and vocational opportunities.
Educational Activities
- Red Ribbon Week
- Gospel Fest
- Black History Month
- Cultural Extravaganza
- Motivational Speakers
- Science Fair
- Spelling Bee
- Knowledge Bowl
- May Day Week
- College Day
- College Spirit Week
- Career Fair